2 Samuel 3:6
Abner had been strengthening his position among the supporters of Saul's dynasty during the war between those on the side of Saul and those on the side of David.
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5Ithream (sixth), by David's wife Eglah. These were the sons born to David at Hebron.
Cross References
1 Samuel 14:50The name of his wife was Ahinoam, daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of Saul's army commander was Abner, son of Ner, and Ner was Saul's uncle.
2 Samuel 3:1There was a long war between those on the side of Saul and those on the side of David. David's side grew stronger, while Saul's side grew weaker.
2 Chronicles 25:8Even if you fight bravely, God will let you stumble and fall before the enemy, for God has the power to help you or let you fall.”
Isaiah 8:9Pay attention, you nations, and be smashed! Listen, all you distant lands, get ready, but you will be smashed. Get ready, but you will be smashed.
Matthew 12:30Those who are not with me are against me, and those who do not gather together with me do the opposite: they are scattering.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 3:2-7
David's Wives and Children. ( b. c. 1048.) 1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; 4 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth,… Read the whole commentary →